This section covers the business side of the luxury industries, looking at style in its business context and analysing trends in people’s consumer and lifestyle habits.
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Keenly priced offerings that embody the design values of high-end pieces are a fast-growing and lucrative segment
The Dublin-based glove designer likes to wear mementos of big occasions in her professional and personal life every day
The two houses have been praised for their horological creativity in a market many critics say is lacking that
Necklaces based on the military symbol have proved enduring as statements and for their scope for bespoke creations
Ecommerce can provide resilience in a rocky retail landscape but requires a clear strategy and a decent budget
Industry bodies are struggling to agree on the terms ‘recycled’ and ‘reprocessed’, creating confusion among consumers
A wealthy clientele in this rural region of southern England is a fast-growing market for independent designers
An innovative alloy developed in the UK has properties that make the metal easier and cheaper to work with
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Luxury brands adopt an informal approach as social media trends and influencers stoke interest among younger buyers
Crafting prizes for sporting success has been a small-scale but high-profile way for luxury houses to boost brand awareness
The theme of freedom is to the fore in works being exhibited to mark 50 years since Portugal’s Carnation Revolution
The jeweller’s new chief executive on breaking the European hold on top luxury jobs and attracting younger, especially male, customers
Top players are moving beyond ambassador status with financial investments in a new generation of high-end names
The double disc moon phase piece is designed to remain accurate for millions of years
William Wood is upcycling part of Massey Shaw, one of the ‘little ships’ in the 1940 evacuation, to help fund an engine overhaul
Jewellery brands are facing action from trade and advertising watchdogs over their product descriptions
The communications professional seeks out one-off jewellery creations that provide an intellectual challenge
The two markets, and how they reach their public, are proving more and more complementary
Exposing fakery in the vintage timepiece market has become an almost full-time occupation
Little known a decade ago, pieces with which to pop the question are appearing in ever more distinctive styles
The maverick watchmaker known for creating pieces with bullets and blood talks about innovating with more conventional materials
Perfumers commissioned by luxury houses are finding inspiration in the facets and colours of iconic gemstones
Brands see timepiece designs by high-profile couturiers as an increasingly effective way to tap into customers’ desires
The model made famous by Steve McQueen in ‘Le Mans’ is back in a new, highly engineered version
